Wordle is a tool for creating clouds of words from provided text. It can be used to emphasize a main idea that sticks out from everything else. It can also be used to engage students in a way in which you give them an idea using many words and have them figure out what that idea is.
How does tool apply to your curricular area?
It is an image representation of words and their importance. Graphic design is a large part of technology education and allows for a lot of creativity.
Where does tool fit in Digital Blooms and why?
This tool fits in the creating and analyzing section of Blooms. It is creative in the aspect that students can use it to make a creative representation of words or ideas. It can also be used in the analyzing part because depending on what words show up the most they will appear larger. This is a visual way to recognize the most important ideas and topics.
Members of Group: Tyler and Ben
Name of Tool: Wordle
Website of Tool (clickable URL):
http://www.wordle.net
Screen Image of Tool and/or logo:
Does tool require Sign-in?
No
Description of Tool:
Wordle is a tool for creating clouds of words from provided text. It can be used to emphasize a main idea that sticks out from everything else. It can also be used to engage students in a way in which you give them an idea using many words and have them figure out what that idea is.
How does tool apply to your curricular area?
It is an image representation of words and their importance. Graphic design is a large part of technology education and allows for a lot of creativity.
Where does tool fit in Digital Blooms and why?
This tool fits in the creating and analyzing section of Blooms. It is creative in the aspect that students can use it to make a creative representation of words or ideas. It can also be used in the analyzing part because depending on what words show up the most they will appear larger. This is a visual way to recognize the most important ideas and topics.
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Technology Education Wordle